Turns out, it was due to my trouble shooting of the auto transmission. I adjusted the gear selector linkage to align the gear shift handle better to the detents in each range. Got it right in the mark. But it is 30 years old. So it was hitting each gear detent spot on. But park is slightly off so the button that allows you to change into drive and reverse etc. Didn't pop out. Which in turn made it seem like I wasn't in park, not allowing the ignition to release the key. A safety feature so your car doesn't roll away. Lol
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